Pedagogy and Practice

Congratulations to Year 12

Congratulations to all of our Year 12 students for commencing their HSC Examinations. This cohort of students have completed their HSC courses during the most challenging of times due to Covid19 and extended lockdowns. It is a testament to their resilience that they can enter into the final exams with optimism and a true sense of achievement.

Year 10 and 11 HSC Minimum Standards Tests

A compulsory part of preparing for the HSC is for all students to complete three (3) tests: Reading, Writing and Numeracy. Tests can be completed as early as Year 10. Given this, the school is providing opportunities for all Year 10 and Year 11 students to complete the minimum standards before the end of this school year. Details are being sent directly to students in preparation.

Year 10 All My Own Work

Each year, in preparation for entry into Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12) all Year 10 students are required to complete a series of units that form the All My Own Work program. This year the program will commence during week 7 with the intention of having all students complete the required modules before the end of the term. Full details will be sent directly to the students and teachers assisting in the program.

Literacy Improvement Program

Reading and Writing forms the foundations of all learning. As such, St Andrews is continuing to provide substantial opportunities for our students to improve their skills in both reading and writing. During Term 4, Mr Dewar and Mrs Hicks are working with a group of Year 9 students as part of a pilot program designed to accelerate skills growth in literacy. The program has commenced positively and results will be available at the conclusion of the academic year.

Paul Haras
Leader of Learning Pedagogy and Practice